Finding the Third Proportional to 214,026 and 331,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,026 and 331,860 is: 514,568.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,026 : 331,860 = 331,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,026/331,860 = 331,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,026x = 331,860 × 331,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,026x = 110,131,059,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,131,059,600/214,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,568.60
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